I went to MVP this morning and decided to stop at the new Publix on the way home about noon, took about 2 minutes to get there. I go right by Winn Dixie but I just don't care for that store. The new Publix shopping center parking lot was completely full, had to drive around for 5 minutes before I found a spot. However, even though this store is 9,000 sf smaller than the Colony Publix, it didn't seem too bad. It had a rather quaint feel that was nice.
The only problem getting around was all the suits standing in the aisles talking to each other, they must of had every corporate employee there. Some band's equipment was set up on the front sidewalk but weren't playing and hot dogs and cokes were for sale for a $1 next to the entrance. It seemed a lot of the clutter was this added grand opening hoopla. The one good thing, checkout had no waiting, I went straight to the cashier. I think I like this new store, I only wish Jersey Mike's was moving in, instead of Subway.
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